Catania Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
46–61°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Moderate spectator support
The Lowdown
The Catania Marathon (currently title-sponsored as the Naturosa Catania Marathon, after citrus-products brand Naturosa of the Val di Noto AOP group) is Sicily's seaside marathon, run every December along Catania's Ionian coastline. Now in its seventh edition (2026), the FIDAL-sanctioned, Bronze-classified race is organized by A.S.D. Atletica Sicilia and offers three distances — the 42.195 km marathon, a 21.0975 km half marathon, and a 10.5 km race — all starting together at 09:00 from Viale Kennedy, near Lido Verde on the Playa di Catania beachfront. The course is pancake-flat, running the length of the shoreline promenade with Mount Etna visible in the distance, and is largely closed to traffic for race day. The marathon carries a 6-hour cutoff, with the closing awards ceremony around 12:45. The 2024 edition drew more than 1,000 finishers across the three races, with runners from roughly 30 countries. Registration is handled exclusively through the ENDU platform, with entry fees rising in scheduled tiers as race day (13 December 2026) approaches.
Questions about the Catania Marathon 2026
When is the Catania Marathon 2026?
Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Where is the Catania Marathon?
Catania, Sicily, Italy.
What time does the Catania Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
What is the Catania Marathon time limit?
6 hours.
How do I enter the Catania Marathon 2026?
Registration is open. Dec 4, 2026: Registration Deadline (final tier closes). Ways in: Online registration exclusively via the ENDU platform (endu.net).
How much does the Catania Marathon 2026 cost?
Marathon (42km) - General Entry: €40. Half Marathon (21km) - General Entry: €25. 10.5K - General Entry: €18.
What is the Catania Marathon elevation gain?
15 m (49 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.
What is the Catania Marathon course like?
It passes Viale Kennedy (start/finish, near Lido Verde), Playa di Catania beachfront promenade and Ionian coastline shoreline.
What is the weather like at the Catania Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 8–16 °C (46–61 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Catania Marathon have?
1,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
Where are the Catania Marathon results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
Is the Catania Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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